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Two major earthquakes strike Venezuela in succession: 164 dead, 971 injured
Two earthquakes measuring 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude struck Venezuela 39 seconds apart, killing 164 people and injuring 971. A state of emergency has been declared.
Two earthquakes measuring 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude struck 39 seconds apart in Venezuela's Yaracuy state. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquakes occurred 23 kilometers southeast of the town of Yumare and 24 kilometers northeast of San Felipe.
According to USGS data, the 7.5 magnitude earthquake had a depth of 10 kilometers, while the 7.2 magnitude earthquake had a depth of 21.9 kilometers. It was stated that the initial announcement of 7.1 was later updated.
Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced at a press conference that 164 people had died and 971 were injured in the earthquakes. Rodriguez said search and rescue efforts were continuing and there were concerns that the death toll could rise.
Rodriguez reported that about 30 aftershocks were recorded following the earthquakes. She stated that buildings had collapsed in the states of Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and Falcon, as well as in the capital Caracas.
Following the devastating earthquakes, a state of emergency was declared in Venezuela. Within this framework, emergency mechanisms under the General Staff were activated, and Simon Bolivar International Airport was closed to flights. Schools were closed and all non-essential activities were suspended.
Emphasizing that their priority is to save lives, Rodriguez said, "This is a time for national unity. We must act together to save lives and maintain this solidarity."
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello reported that the earthquake was felt strongly in the states of Trujillo, Yaracuy, Carabobo, Aragua, Miranda, Caracas and La Guaira. He said some buildings had collapsed in Caracas, the ceiling of the Maiquetia International Airport had been damaged, and all flights had been canceled.
Condolence and aid messages from the international community
U.S. President Donald Trump conveyed his wishes to the people of Venezuela via social media, announcing that his country was ready to provide all forms of assistance. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that, on Trump's orders, search and rescue teams, medical resources and humanitarian supplies were being dispatched.
Among Latin American countries, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele reported that 300 search and rescue personnel and doctors, along with 50 tons of equipment, were ready to depart for Caracas. The leaders of Chile, Mexico and Brazil also shared messages of solidarity and offered aid.
From Asia, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung, and the leaders of the Philippines and Malaysia issued messages of condolence and support. Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Baghaei stated that his country was ready to provide full support in search, rescue and relief operations.
Many European leaders, led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, also expressed their solidarity. Countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy and Belgium sent messages of aid and condolence.
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director General Amy Pope emphasized the critical importance of urgent international support.
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